Prepare against Paolo Orlandi
Italy · World #102,200 classical · FIDE ID 865451
When preparing against Paolo Orlandi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Paolo Orlandi, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paolo Orlandi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paolo Orlandi before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,723 | 1,759 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,796 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,763 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 28.1% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paolo Orlandi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paolo Orlandi's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Orlandi usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Orlandi usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Orlandi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Paolo Orlandi's chess games
All 32 games by Paolo Orlandi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Francesca Mariani | 1,697 | 4th Pescia Open B | B06 |
| May 2010 | Riccardo Zonta | 1,668 | 3rd Basso Veronese Open B | B07 |
| Sep 2011 | Gioni Avanzi | 1,658 | 4th Pescia Open B | D94 |
| Nov 2010 | Valentina Ruo | 1,428 | 4th Recco Open B | B00 |
| Nov 2010 | Claudio Grieco | 1,419 | 4th Recco Open B | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Basso Veronese Open B | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,523 |
| 24th Robecchetto Open C | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,340 |
| 4th Pescia Open B | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| Pescia Open B 5th | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,553 |
| 4th Recco Open B | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,577 |
| 4th Basso Veronese Open | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paolo Orlandi's chess games?
32 games by Paolo Orlandi, from Jul 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Paolo Orlandi has played.
What does Paolo Orlandi play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Paolo Orlandi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paolo Orlandi answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Paolo Orlandi play as White?
As White, Paolo Orlandi's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paolo Orlandi play as Black?
As Black, Paolo Orlandi most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Paolo Orlandi's FIDE rating?
Paolo Orlandi is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Paolo Orlandi played?
Our database contains 32 games by Paolo Orlandi, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paolo Orlandi?
32 games by Paolo Orlandi reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.